A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2900866 Details
Epoch: 134 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2902262 epoch_slot_no: 7862 block_no: 2900730 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1463 time: 2019-07-27 17:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x059a863f588b7469919d84553456cf3015e1228a09a8c6d4daec795239c8bff6Block Operator
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